Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine We are the only fully-recognized College in Atlantic Canada dedicated to Acupuncture and TCM.
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We are the only fully-recognized College in Atlantic Canada dedicated to Acupuncture and TCM and the only provide career college in Nova Scotia offering a Natural Nutrtion program. We are the only acupuncture college in Eastern Canada including Ontario, approved by a department of education and eligible for student loans and Canada Skills Development grants. We offer outstanding Acupuncture Diploma and Dr. TCM Diploma Programs

We emphasize hands-on practice and clinical experience and our core faculty has Doctors of TCM with PhDs. with over 30 years clinical experience

We also offer Masters and Phd. Programs through our affiliation with Guangzhou Chinese Medicine University in China

You can graduate in only two years into one of the world's most respected professions with the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and go on to Masters and PhD degrees. Financial assistance available

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高中毕业后，只需5年时间即可取得世界一流的中医
硕士文凭。博士文凭需多读3年
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09/12/2026

Why does your acupuncturist ask about your sleep? 👀

Because in Traditional Chinese Medicine, sleep can provide important clues about what’s happening in the body.

Questions about your sleep patterns, energy, and daily habits help practitioners understand the bigger picture — not just the symptom that brought you in.

At CCATCM, students learn how to look beyond the obvious and understand the connections between different signs the body provides.

Because every detail can be part of the story.

Acupuncture is more than just placing a needle. 🪡Before a treatment begins, practitioners are looking at the full pictur...
09/10/2026

Acupuncture is more than just placing a needle. 🪡

Before a treatment begins, practitioners are looking at the full picture — the person, their symptoms, their patterns, and how everything connects.

That’s why acupuncture education goes far beyond learning point locations.

Students build a foundation in anatomy, theory, safety, and clinical thinking before applying those skills with real patients.

The needle is only one part of the practice.

The understanding behind it is what makes the difference. ✨

Learn the foundations of acupuncture at CCATCM.

09/08/2026

For cosmetic acupuncture, the goal is more than just appearance. ✨

Dr. Li shares how cosmetic acupuncture looks at the relationship between the body, skin, and overall health through a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach.

Students learn how different techniques, points, and treatment strategies work together to support natural care from the inside out.

Because cosmetic acupuncture is not just about the surface — it’s about understanding the whole person behind the treatment.

09/06/2026

The best acupuncture results come from more than just knowing where to place a needle. 🪡

Dr. Li shares that successful treatment starts with the right diagnosis, understanding how points work together, and developing the skill to create a treatment plan that fits each patient.

Behind every needle is knowledge, experience, and a deeper understanding of the person receiving care.

This is why acupuncture education goes beyond memorizing points — it’s about learning the theory, technique, and clinical thinking behind every treatment.

09/04/2026

The “third eye” point students are often curious about: Yintang. ✨

Located between the eyebrows, Yintang is one of the acupuncture points studied in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its connection to relaxation and calming the mind.

In this demonstration, Dr. Li shares how this point is understood within TCM and why it is an important point for students to learn.

Acupuncture is not just about the location of a point.

It’s about understanding the relationship between the body, mind, emotions, and the bigger picture of care.

Learn more about acupuncture education at CCATCM. 🌿

09/02/2026

When you first start learning acupuncture, you quickly realize there’s a lot more to it than “just find the spot and place the needle.” 😂🪡

That tiny point on the body?

It comes with a whole backstory.

Students learn the location, the anatomy, the theory, the technique, and why that specific point matters.

Because becoming an acupuncturist isn’t about memorizing a giant map of dots…

It’s about understanding what those dots actually mean.

At CCATCM, students build that knowledge through hands-on training, clinical experience, and plenty of practice finding those “tiny but important” points.

08/31/2026

Liver 3, also known as Taichong, is one of the key points students learn when studying acupuncture and meridian theory.

In this demonstration, Dr. Li explains how this point is located on the liver meridian and how practitioners learn to understand the relationship between individual points and the body’s overall patterns.

Students at CCATCM don’t just memorize acupuncture points, they learn the history, theory, techniques, and clinical reasoning behind how points are used.

See how acupuncture is taught through hands-on learning at CCATCM. ✨
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Your body is always communicating. ✨In Traditional Chinese Medicine, symptoms are only one piece of the puzzle.Sleep, di...
08/29/2026

Your body is always communicating. ✨

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, symptoms are only one piece of the puzzle.

Sleep, digestion, energy, stress, and other everyday patterns can help practitioners understand what’s happening beneath the surface.

That’s why TCM looks at the whole person — not just one symptom.

Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches care at CCATCM.

08/27/2026

Fertility acupuncture is about understanding the body, the meridians, and how different techniques are used within Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In this demonstration, Dr. Li shares how specific acupuncture points and meridian direction are used in fertility-focused care.

Students at CCATCM learn how to understand point location, energy flow, and the theory behind different acupuncture approaches through hands-on training and clinical practice.

Because acupuncture is not just about knowing where a point is — it’s understanding why and how it fits into a larger treatment approach.

Learn more about acupuncture education with CCATCM. ✨

08/25/2026

From nursing to finance to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kim’s journey proves that a new career path can start at any stage. ✨

With a background in healthcare and years of experience in finance, Kim was looking for a way to combine her passion for helping people with a deeper understanding of the body.

After discovering CCATCM through a virtual open house, she decided to take the leap — travelling from Alberta to Nova Scotia to pursue her education.

Through hands-on labs, student clinic experience, and mentorship from experienced instructors, Kim built the confidence and skills to become a TCM practitioner.

From learning 365 acupuncture points to travelling to China and experiencing Traditional Chinese Medicine in practice, her education opened the door to an entirely new way of caring for others.

Ready to start your own journey in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Explore CCATCM programs and discover where your passion for holistic healthcare can take you. 🌿

Address

1306 Bedford Highway
Bedford, NS
B4A1C8

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

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(902) 832-6628

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